This category lists only sites for national business organizations and professional associations.
Subcategories 9
Related categories 2
Sites 110
- Canadian Produce Marketing Association CPMA/ACDFL Profile, contacts, resources, services and other information describing the association whose members market fresh fruits and vegetables, or involved in distributing domestically grown and imported produce.
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada NSERC supports both basic university research through research grants and project research through partnerships of universities with industry, as well as the advanced training of highly qualified people in both areas.
- The Canadian Chamber of Commerce Business association specializing in public policy advocacy on business issues. Describes the organization and its aims with information about policies, memberships and current issues.
- Canadian Association of Professional Speakers Organization for experts who speak professionally, CAPS provides resources and education to advance the skills, integrity and value of its members. Provides a directory of its chapters and lists of speaking opportunities.
- Canadian Business for Social Responsibility Non-profit membership organization committed to developing, sharing and implementing economic and environmental corporate social responsibility. Includes membership details, event calendar, resources for companies, and definition of corporate social responsibility.
- Pool and Hot Tub Council of Canada An association of builders, retailers, manufacturers, and service companies. Includes history, institute staff and board members, consumer information about pools and hot tubs, and membership directory.
- The Canadian Payroll Association National association of professionals engaged in payroll processing and management. Features membership information and resources.
- Canadian Bankers Association - Association des banquiers canadiens Information about the association, and also some financial advice for young people and small businesses.
- Canadian Electricity Association Electricity industry news, reports on statistics, specifications, product knowledge guides, conference proceedings, software.
- PPACanada Inc. Promotional Products Association of Canada. Offers membership to suppliers and distributors.
- Canadian Plywood Association Represents manufacturers of plywood, veneer and composite products in Canada. Member mills, news, literature, services, and contact details.
- Canadian Apparel Federation The information gateway designers, contractors and manufacturers and retailers wanting to source Canadian-made fashions.
- Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Canada's think-tank on Asia brings together people and knowledge to provide current information, research and analysis on Asia and Canada's transpacific relations.
- The Fur Council of Canada A national, non-profit federation representing people working in every sector of the national fur trade. Provides profile, events and links. [English and French]
- Canadian Solar Industries Association Solar manufacturers, installers, resellers, and consultants. Profile, including membership, activities information and newsletter articles.
- Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada Members are contractors that build pipelines. Association performs member services, safety training, and lobbying services.
- Canadian Association Of Petroleum Producers The voice of the petroleum industry. Member companies explore for, develop and produce more than 95 per cent of Canada's natural gas and crude oil.
- Canada Chapter of the American Medical Writers Association Serves medical writers and biomedical communicators of Canada. Includes calendar of events, conferences and seminars, links and resources.
- Graphic Designers of Canada A member-based graphic design organization of design professionals, educators and students. Local and national designer directory, plus news and membership information.
- Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada An organization devoted to providing co-operative housing information specifically to Canadians.
- Professional Organizers of Canada Offers a supportive environment and network for professional organizers to help share ideas, encourage referrals, and increase public awareness of the field in Canada.
- Association of Canadian Ergonomists Information about the Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE).
- Bowling Proprietors Association of Canada Features news, tournaments and results, programs for all ages, lists of bowling centres, and links to TSN and CBC programs are available from the hosts of the sport of bowling.
- Techvibes.com Organization which facilitates networking of people in the technology community. Includes event calendar, list of members, business directory, and founder profiles.
- The Conference Board of Canada Nonprofit, independent applied research organization helping its members anticipate and respond to the changing global economy. Includes list of knowledge areas, membership details, and information about products and services.
- Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada Association of executives sharing expertise across all branches of the federal government.
- Association of International Customs and Border Agencies Industry organization to share education, knowledge and government liaison functions.
- Association of Canadian Financial Officers Represents financial managers in the public service. Lists association news, membership information, events and photos.
- Canadian Institute of Forestry A national voice for forestry professionals. Representing members with an interest in the well being of the forest. Local and national meetings, and The Forestry Chronicle, a bimonthly journal. Members advocate responsible forestry practices.
- Investment Funds Institute of Canada National trade association for the mutual fund industry. Key part of mandate is to educate investors and potential investors about mutual funds and mutual fund investing.
- Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association Promotes the business of installing and manufacturing fire sprinkler devices and systems.
- Credit Institute of Canada Provides education and training to individuals in the field of Credit and Financial Management and acts as a professional association on behalf of their members.
- Canadian Nuclear Association Founded in 1960, to "promote the orderly and sound development of nuclear energy in Canada and abroad for the purposes other than those related to armament". Site contains information about nuclear power and climate change, as well as links to members and publications.
- Canada Consulting Engineers Promotes and safeguards the business and professional interests of the Canadian consulting engineering industry in Canada and abroad. Member companies offer engineering services world wide.
- Canadian Insurance Accountants Association Promotes the study, research and development of financial management and insurance accounting. Offers association information, a mission statement, organizational structure, membership requirements and contacts.
- Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) Information and resources for the Canadian information technology industry of over 1,300 firms operating in all sectors of computing and telecommunications industries.
- Dancewear Association of Canada Links and contacts for (member) dancewear retailers and manufacturers in Canada. Allows search for a store with the map and also permits online membership in the Association.
- Indigenous Bar Association Organization of Native lawyers in Canada.
- Wood Energy Technical Training Canadian site listing of current wood energy certified installers and agencies associated with solid fuel appliances.
- Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association Represents all Canada Post employees who work in rural post offices. News, collective agreement, and information about union representatives. (Bilingual)
- Balpex Inc. A Canadian association of paper, plastic and sanitation distributors. Describes association and its aims, products, services, membership information, related links and contact information.
- Pension Investment Association of Canada (PIAC) Promotes financial security of pension fund beneficiaries. Information includes a constitution statement, memberships and member organizations, standards, financial information and recent submissions to governments.
- Cement Association of Canada Includes background information, facts about cement and concrete, directory of members and partners, support, resources, and contact details. [information in English and French]
- Canadian Standards Association, CSA Deals with standards development and their application through product certification, management systems registration, and information products.
- National Lumber Grades Authority (NLGA) Organization responsible for writing, interpreting, and maintaining Canadian lumber grading rules and standards. Lists membership, related organizations, publications and contact details.
- Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Promotes the interests of manufacturing and exporting firms. Formerly the Canadian Manufacturers Association and Canadian Exporters Association. Lists news, policies, members and events calendar.
- The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating An association of manufacturers and wholesaler distributors of plumbing and hydronic heating products. Offers news, conferences, membership, trade shows, codes, standards, education and training.
- ARCNet A resource centre to promote Aboriginal-Canadian businesses and organizations.
- Canadian Association of Professional Land Administration Non-profit organization bringing together the different land personnel within the oil and gas industry.
- Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association Advocacy on behalf of the wireless communications industry in Canada. Offers industry guide, advocacy, media, events, health and safety, publications, careers and consumer information.
- Canadian Health Food Association Non-profit federally chartered trade association. Includes history, membership details, designation definitions, member directory, event calendar, and regulatory information.
- Canadian Marketing Association The voice for responsible information-based marketers, describes the association, its aims, member companies, news releases and a code of ethics, among other resources.
- Canadian Hardware & Housewares Manufacturers Association Fosters positive business and social interaction, facilitates the exchange of market information and represents the interests of its members to their customer base and to government. Includes organisation profile and member directory.
- Canadian Wood Pallets and Containers Association Dedicated to promoting the welfare of the national wooden pallet and container manufacturing industry. Provides classifieds, links and news.
- Underwriters Laboratories of Canada An independent, not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organisation. Information on locations, job opportunities and contact details.
- Canadian Mineral Analysts Mining professionals engaged in analytical procedures and methods development. Includes association profile, contacts and membership details, conference calendar and related links.
- The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships Supports the overlap between government and business and provides speakers, conducts research and holds an annual conference. Membership details, speeches, list of members, and information about events are presented.
- Canadian Swedish Business Association A non-profit organization designed to promote business between the two countries. Offers list of events, information about internships, directory of members, newsletter, links and contact details.
- Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Canada's leading organization dedicated to promoting the full participation of Aboriginal communities in the Canadian economy.
- Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) An organization giving small firms a voice in the public arena through high-profile actions with governments on policies such as taxation, labour laws and public sector spending.
- Canadian Professional Sales Association CPSA offers a network to learn, share and contribute to the understanding of best practices and emerging trends in marketing and sales.
- Canadian Franchise Association The CFA represents over 350 franchise companies and the professionals who support this way of doing business and promotes a strong code of ethics as well as the mandatory use of the CFA disclosure document guide.
- C.P.C.A. - Canadian Petroleum Contractors Association Canadian petroleum contractors involved with the installation and maintenance, of storage tank and petroleum delivery systems. Includes an events calendar, discussion boards, training and certification information, and related links.
- Retail Council of Canada Serves, promotes, and represents the diverse needs of Canada's retailers and retailing sector. Information about services, education opportunities, activities, membership and member benefits.
- Canadian Jewellers Association Organization for ethical businesses involved in the sale and service of jewellery, watches and related products. Includes a list of members and consumer information.
- Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation A non-profit organization monitoring standards in environmental testing laboratories. Features information about its programs, services and international activities.
- Institute of Communication Agencies Includes list of members, membership information, an agency search, career and educational material, and links.
- Association of Independent Consultants Help people to find specialists, experts, outsourced contractors in many fields.
- Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) Industry association represents member companies that manufacture, distribute and service electrical, electronics, and telecommunications products. [English/French]
- Auditing Association of Canada AAC is dedicated to advancing environmental, health and safety auditing in Canada. Promotes auditor certification and the application of environmental and health and safety auditing ethics, principles and standards.
- GS1 Canada A not-for-profit, industry-led association that develops, promotes and maintains global standards for the identification of goods, services, locations and related e-commerce communication.
- Canadian Personal Chef Association Provides information, professional standards, training, support and networking for personal chefs across Canada.
- Canadian Association of Management Consultants Professional association of management consultants. Administers the Code of Professional Conduct and program leading to the internationally recognized Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation.
- Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners CanSPEP, a network of meeting, conference, event and incentive partners. Profile, programs and events, membership, resources, newsletter and contact information.
- Mining Association of Canada Promote, through the collective action of members, the growth and development of Canada's mining and mineral-processing industry, for the benefit of all Canadians. Includes information center, and news and events.
- Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada A professional association for interpreters whose working languages include a sign language. Based in Vancouver, BC.
- ACI Central Inc. A nonprofit organization whose membership is limited to the chief inspectors of Canada's provinces and territories providing and maintaining a publicly accessible online database for Canadian registration numbers known as The Silent Inspector. Features database information and forms.
- Canadian Federation of Independent Business Representing the interests of the small business community.
- Canadian Bookkeepers Association A non-profit organization for the advancement of bookkeeping professionals. Includes information on the organization, membership instructions, financial articles, and a search feature.
- Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Serves the mineral exploration and development industry. Includes history of the organization, board of directors, strategic plan, membership, publications, programs, and convention news.
- Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) Dedicated to advancing the art, the science and the business of landscape architecture. Includes profile, membership categories, events, and directory of members.
- Chartered Professional Accountants Canada News, events and members area for CPA in Canada.
- Canadian Personal Chef Alliance Professional support group for personal chefs. Includes mission statement, chef resources, news items, and membership directory.
- Futurpreneur Canada Dedicated to growing the Canadian economy one young entrepreneur at a time. Formerly the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF).
- Plant Engineering & Maintenance Association of Canada PEMAC - providing specialized training and certification, undertaking research, providing forums for the exchange of information. Acting as a public voice for its members and the profession.
- Association of Professional Language Interpreters APLI is an organization for all qualified and trained interpreters in Canada, dedicated to the improvement of the profession. Richmond Hill, Ontario.
- Canadian Association for Translation Studies Information on purpose, annual congress, translation award, members directory. Newsletter and journal included. Site in English and French.
- Business Council of Canada A not-for-profit, non-partisan organization composed of the CEOs of Canada's leading businesses. Features economic news, membership information, and media releases.
- Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance An alliance of oil sands producers focused on improvement in environmental performance in Canada's oil sands through collaborative action and innovation.
- BOMA Canada Building Owners and Managers Association. Includes most major commercial and institutional property owners and managers. Lists mission, board of directors, committees, education, advertising and membership.
- Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada National self-regulatory organization and trade association of the securities industry.
- Canadian Association of Income Trust Investors To preserve the Canadian income trust market for Canadians saving for retirement or seeking retirement income.
- Treasury Management Association of Canada Promotes "cooperation within the financial sector", developing and sharing treasury expertise. Holds seminars, conferences. Career opportunities, publications, and membership are also discussed.
- Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance The national association for Canada’s seafood farmers, representing their interests to regulators, policy makers and political leaders.
- Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation CCFI gives the fishing, seafood and aquaculture industry access to scientific and technological facilities and expertise of Memorial University to boost the industries productivity and profitability.
- Canadian Council of Professional Fish Harvesters Founded to represent the interests of fish harvesters at the national level and to promote professionalization.
- Sun Safety at Work Canada Resources for workplace sun safety. To manage risks from solar ultraviolet radiation exposure and heat stress for outdoor workers.
- Canadian Deals & Coupons Association Trade association working to eliminate ambiguity and promote effectiveness. Lists purpose, news, ethics, facts, events, members, registration and contact details.
- Canadian Institute of Entrepreneurship Distributes material of interest to entrepreneurs across Canada and to other countries.
- Insurance Institute Canada The professional education arm of the general insurance industry in Canada.
- Association of Caregivers & Nanny Agencies Canada An industry association of employment agencies to foster transparency, good will, and ethical practice.
- Canadian Construction Association A voice for the national non-residential construction industry.
- Lean Construction Institute of Canada For all organizations or individuals who have an interest in improvement in the planning, design and construction industry through the adoption of lean principles.
- Canadian Netherlands Business and Professional Association A networking forum for business people and professionals with Dutch interests to interact, discuss common business issues and promote the economic and social interests of its members.
- German-Canadian Business and Professional Assocation German-Canadian business and academic professionals, consultants and entrepreneurs for the cultivation of friendship and cooperation.
- Croplife Canada Represents plant science companies that make plant biotechnology, pesticides and herbicides for agriculture and urban use.
- Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance Association of high technology companies. News, events, contacts and links pages.
- Canadian Vintners Association An advocate working cooperatively with governments and other stakeholders to find solutions that benefit both society and the entire Canadian wine industry.
- Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers An association for the sommelier profession, restaurant services, and other sectors of the wine industry.
- Mechanical Contractors of Canada Serves the needs of mechanical contractors of all sizes engaged in such disciplines as plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, controls systems, medical gases, welding, and fire suppression, primarily within the industrial, commercial, institutional and service sectors.